The Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet. The last surviving member of the ...

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

Beethoven once said "music can change the world," and a longtime Chicago music teacher is proof of that, leaving a profound ...

Bree Specific is an influential and vibrant voice in Chicago’s music and entertainment industry. Known for her undeniable position as a tastemaker, she reveals in an exclusive interview with rolling ...

There was a middle-ground era for Chicago, even if it was a bit short-lived. Early on, they were known for elaborate song suites that utilized their horn section to maximum effect. Later, they’d ...

Lollapalooza is going country in a way the Chicago music festival has never done before. The 2025 lineup was just announced, and it includes one of country music's biggest artists. Lollapalooza 2025 ...

The fieldhouse is where The Revolutionary Swing Orchestra practices, led by Sadofsky, a longtime Chicago Park District music teacher, who Russell said changed the history of his l ...

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